BROOKINGS (11-13-26) — The following appointed City boards, committees, and commissions have vacancies. Applications for Appointment are available online at www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov. Applications must be submitted not later than 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
Number of positions: 1 regular seat
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
As a member of the Brookings Disability Awareness Committee (BDAC), you can expect to contribute approximately 1-3 hours per month to support the Committee’s work. This includes attending monthly meetings, participating in working groups, and engaging in community events. All are welcome on the committee; having an understanding of the disability community, services available and the role of an advocate is appreciated.
Current initiatives include:
- Planning and supporting community events
- Providing guidance and referrals to individuals who report accessibility concerns
- Creating social media content to raise awareness and promote engagement with BDAC events
- Creating print and electronic resources for distribution to interested parties
Purpose: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee strives to advocate for the rights of people who have disabilities in our community. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. This is a service not provided by any other entity in Brookings. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.
Human Rights Commission
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required
As a member of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), you can expect to contribute approximately 3 – 4 hours per month to support the Commission’s work. This includes attending monthly meetings, participating in working groups, and engaging in community events. Current initiatives include:
- Planning and supporting community events
- Reviewing and updating the City’s human rights ordinance
- Providing guidance and referrals to individuals who report discrimination
- Creating social media content to raise awareness and promote engagement
- Contributing to the City’s Economic Development Master Plan through an equity lens
- Redesigning the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay & Poster Contest
The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. The Commission seeks to protect the rights of and prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations or public services. The Commission promotes educational activities to make Brookings an inclusive and welcoming community. Board members serve 3-year terms, and residency is not required.
Parks & Recreation Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
As a member of the Park & Recreation Board, you can expect to contribute approximately 3-4 hours per month to support the Board’s work. This includes attending monthly meetings, participating in working groups, and engaging in community events.
The Park & Recreation Board provides advice to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to assist in fulfilling the administering of the public park system, recreation programs and city forestry program. The Board also advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters regarding park capital improvements and planning.
Public Arts Commission
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
As a member of the Public Arts Commission, the average quarterly time commitment is 2-3 hours. The Commission may meet more frequently due to project schedules.
Public art enhances the built environment of a city and enriches the lives of its citizens. A dedicated funding source for an established program of public art enhances the reputation of a city and serves as a vehicle for attracting new businesses and citizens. A public art program encourages a community’s artists and citizens to engage in creative activities and artistic development. A public arts commission can develop and implement a unified public art strategy for a community.
Applications for Appointment are available online at www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov . Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office not later than 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 23, 2026. Please direct questions to Bonnie Foster, City Clerk, at 605-697-8641 or bfoster@cityofbrookings-sd.gov
— From the City of Brookings
